How far have you gone for that hard to find part?

[f150tilt]

I just got back from driving 430 miles round trip through two big cities in the snow for an exhaust pipe, shield and some other parts. Even made a stop on the way to trade a Cheeftah roller for some Taco and Bonanza parts.

This was the last piece needed to complete the restoration of the Allis Chalmers Gilson I had when I was a kid:clap: I have been searching for years and got close a couple times. I couldn't find anyone willing to loan me one to make a pattern and even Mac didn't have one.

Big shout out to Rocco for his expert advice on navigating the Windy City...Thanks again:thumbsup:

 

[roccosbike]

Good you made it alright, i want to see more pics:thumbsup:

 

[catfishman]

i have never went that far, they couldnt ship? oh well, you got what you wanted, and made it home safe.

 

[SimpleTom]

i have never went that far, they couldnt ship? oh well, you got what you wanted, and made it home safe.

He got a whole bike with that exhaust plus another frame.

Sucks I couldn't make the ride down there with you. Too bad you couldn't hang around longer. Glad you made it home safe.

 

[catfishman]

didnt know all that, well worth it it sounds like

 

[paulhew]

Congratulations f150tilt!! Sure feels good when it's all said and done!!

I did about the same amount for a kawasaki coyote, the woman had a picture of it with a bunch of stuff in a garage sale, said she would not sell it till the garage sale the next day at 7am .:cursing: the next day my daughter had my car and my wife had the other. The next morning I took off on my bike POURING RAIN 2.5 hrs one way , bought the coyote and asked her to hold it. Drove home got the car came back and got the bike!!!
THE THINGS YOU DO FOR LOVE HAHA!!

 

[buckeye]

What a trip. :thumbsup:

 

[bigrob]

Sounds like something I would do LOL :laugh:

 

[f150tilt]

Everything is still in the back of the truck so when/if I get motivated today I will take some photos and post.

 

[Mark G]

I've driven farther than I want to admit for a single part. Hell, my Flexo was only one state away and it was still over five hours:doah: Did you get that bike from Gustavo? I have been watching it for a while and thought about it but I don't need any more Gilsons. Great score Craig, looks like it had a lot of good parts. Too bad about the tail light lens though...

 

[f150tilt]

Yes I got it from Gustavo, we talked mini-bikes for a while which always fun...very nice guy.

I did find a taillight lens a while back so I will have to learn how to mold some new ones.

Wasn't exactly a whole bike since it had no rims...and no clutch cover. Got the taco wheel, trailblazer and bonanza forks from SimpleTom which I need for other projects. The extra Gilson frame is in very nice condition and has the driven. I worked on the Terra Floater today so didn't have time to mess with this one.

 

[buckeye]

Quite the pile ya got there.:smile:

 

[YOOP]

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wanna sell it? :laugh:

nice craig :thumbsup:

 

[TANKSAREUS]

15000 km :laugh::laugh:everthing i need i have to get from the States:laugh::laugh:
Must be really rewarding to go the extra mile and get what you need:thumbsup:

 

[f150tilt]

15000 km :laugh::laugh:everthing i need i have to get from the States:laugh::laugh:
Must be really rewarding to go the extra mile and get what you need:thumbsup:

It is a relief and rewarding...Except now I can't use the "I don't have all the parts" excuse to why I haven't started on the restoration:doah:

 

[toomanytoys]

Furthest I drove for a minibike was 462 miles and 8 hours round trip for a minibike. That was almost too much for me. We drove forever it seemed.

 

[bikebudy]

1865 miles round trip ! To get that $500.00 part, ya just don't want to buy without seeing it first.

Plus, picked up more than I knew about while I was there.

 

[f150tilt]

1865 miles round trip ! To get that $500.00 part, ya just don't want to buy without seeing it first.

Plus, picked up more than I knew about while I was there.

1865 miles round trip...Wow!

 

[bikebudy]

Yep, 3 days and two sleeps on the side of the road. Rented a trailer for on the way back & had to do repairs. ( lost my brakes ) !

 

[matt2]

I know it is only a hop skip and a jump, I'm doing a two hour run today to pick up my new sweet mini. Check out strictly US vintage later today to see it. This is going to be my nicest original mini I own. I'm hoping it's all original anyway, you guys will let me know.